With a Clash of Clans style flourish, Tiny Troopers: Alliance asks you to build a base and destroy everyone else's.

StarTrail doesn't want to take players on some epic quest to save the world. It just wants to make them better StarTrail players.

It’s a fun ride, but one that isn’t quite as gripping as it should be. Tin Man Games has done a fine job of converting the book to the iOS format, but it’s just not the greatest of Fighting Fantasy titles. Still, nostalgic fans will enjoy it sufficiently for the asking price. Others can feel their interest piqued ready for further installments.

A gorgeous to look at, cute and charming adventure game, yet far too short.

This attempt to modernize beat 'em ups fixes some problems while creating others. The underlying issues that plague the genre persist, but so does the charm and appeal, especially if you are a TMNT fan.

Bike Assault is as basic as an arcade-style game gets, though it's not devoid of charm and challenge.

While this game is clever and has some very entertaining elements it is a fairly simple game. Players looking for a simple puzzle game will enjoy it, but they may get through it quickly.

Cabby Tales' charming visuals would make it an ideal title for young players, if not for the overly-challenging stages.

Still gorgeous, still oddly compelling, still grind-tastic, and still more than a little cynical.

Though Gameloft have taken a lot of what was wrong with the first game and improved on it, it still struggles to recreate the excitement of the action-packed opening. Nevertheless, fans of the first game will feel right at home with the sequel and will still have tons of web-slinging fun.

There's a good card game here, it's just buried under a ridiculously unfriendly interface.

Colin McRae rally started its life as a PlayStation 1 game, and now it's on iOS. Sadly, there's no accompanying visual upgrade to make it look better on today's Retina screens.

Blackjack King is by no means a bad iteration of the classic game, but it's also not all that spectacular. It's also a shame that it can't be played without an Internet connection. Still, it's decent for what it is.

I've been enjoying what Galaxy Pirate Adventure has to offer quite a bit, but it didn't take very long for me to wish there was more. Mining, escort missions, anything. Anything to break up the monotonous loop of travel-shoot.

This open world sandbox crafting game with obvious inspirations doesn't win any awards for originality, but it still manages to incorporate features that are missing from the original.

Gliding along in Sine feels wonderful, but its awkward difficulty feels artificial and unsatisfying.

The free to play elements are particularly odious here, but if the ads were toned down or removed entirely, the experience would be a lot better.

I hate to turn my nose up at such a pretty and theoretically cool game, but the controls really do drag the whole experience down.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way isn't the most narratively or mechanically impactful adventure game I've played, but it does make a heck of an aesthetic statement that really stuck with me. Even despite a lot of its clunkiness, I think Milkmaid of the Milky Way is worth checking out.

Bend, stretch, and teleport strands to connect all the hubs together and master this unique puzzle game.

Steam Punks falls well short of the game that it could be, but its promise is still evident.

The repetition will be a killer for some people, but there's plenty of entertainment to be had here too. For fans of the art style or those that just want a frantic game, this is worth the download.

Angry Birds Stella POP! offers some fun twists on the bubble shooting formula, but it suffers from some big difficulty spikes.

Superfrog HD does justice to its Amiga-based ancestor, but the game's virtual controls make it a slippery little critter.

Galaxy Express makes for a pleasant change in a genre that's often infatuated by the urge to beat other people's high scores. Instead it's all about the journey rather than the destination.

Zombie Moon is a simplistic game but it's the fun it invokes that makes all the difference.

Sadly, the difficulty of getting into the game ruins a lot of the fun that could be had. With better tutorials and training, and a clearer control scheme, this could be something a lot of fun. For now, this is only really for those with an interest in snowboarding.

While the premise is simple, the game offers enough depth to keep itself interesting. Draw Wars puts the power of combat in the tips of player's fingers and it works a treat.

A simple yet enjoyable endless pinball game.

Finally there's a game that's really going to test your lateral thinking.

Those that enjoy their gaming in extremely small doses will find plenty to love, they just can’t expect to play for hours on end without attempts to pry into their wallet.

I continue to be impresses with the overall detail and gameplay in this free game. Eternity Warriors 2 is definitely worth the download to give it a try for those needing a quick fix of demon slashing.

Just like the creatures it is about, this game is oddly exactly what it appears to be and also not.

It’s a shame then that Finding Teddy is all too short, clocking in at less than a couple of hours. The story doesn’t outstay its welcome but it does leave the player wanting more. Like precious already out there, Finding Teddy is a delightfully original change of pace.

Universal and priced at $0.99 with 40 levels, Time Sliders offers a pretty satisfactory package. Making a simple idea feel more original is no easy feat but Sarcastic Hedgehog has managed this. Fans of sliding puzzles will be happy here.

While Trivi.al is a little heavily weighted towards US audiences and far from the most attractive looking of apps, it's a fun starting block for an enjoyable trivia experience. In-game chat keeps the competitive element steady and the free ad-supported nature of the game will ensure it's open to all. With the right community, this could prove popular.

The only thing Nightmarish about this addictive old-school game is that it doesn't last for longer.

A well done game and it really shows off its polished visuals and mechanics.

Want to care for a virtual pet and play some simple games to keep it happy? Hatchi 2 lets you do just that.

If you’re going to play a free-to-play multiplayer game, it might as well be a fair one. Shadowgun War Games is one of the few mobile titiles that match this criteria. It also happens to be reasonably fun and easy to control. War Games may lack a bit of content and originality, but that is ok by comparison. Those are things that seem likely to improve and evolve over time. Until then, the core that’s here is solid.

A digital adaptation of the tabletop game of the same name, The Witcher Adventure Game is good but has a critical flaw.

It's not as hard as the name suggests, but The Hardest Flight will certainly bring out your twitchy side.

Underneath the surface, Sudoku Seasons is a pretty run of the mill Sudoku game. That's no bad thing though, given that it does the job perfectly and tries to add a few quirks of its own in the form of different shapes. It might not set the Sudoku world on fire but it will entertain for a pretty decent length of time.

Despite some control issues, Feed Me Munchy is a solid action / puzzle game that offers plenty of challenge.

Pinch Peeps is a game with a fun core mechanic, and one that kids and adults looking for a simple distraction might just get some enjoyment out of.

Blight's Decay is a filler game, neither deep nor complex. However, it is still quite fun and excellently presented.

Beat the Melody is very nearly music to one's ears, offering educational gaming for the musically challenged.

Space Heads! is a decent endless flying game with colorful character designs that should especially appeal to younger players.

Vermes on Mars looks great and plays well. It is a challenging game, but the difficulty is well balanced and players shouldn't find themselves getting stuck for too long on any one level.

Hungry Shark Evolution might be a very simple idea but it's fun to take down a plethora of fish or scuba divers in one combo, and oddly calming too! It might falter for extended sessions but as a game to dive (pun alert) into, it does the job.

Hero Pop is a simple but enjoyable balloon bursting match-3 game with some elements of tactical thinking.

I can't speak to how soccer/football fans will receive this game, because I'm not one, but even non-enthusiasts will have fun. Most of the time. I may not know who Zidane is, but I do know when I'm having fun, and I had a fair bit of it with Journey to Real Madrid.

Ski Safari 2 adds some interesting touches to the endless downhill romp, but it isn’t as exciting as the original.

Skiing Yeti Mountain isn’t endless, but it is enjoyable.

While there is a very linear combat strategy which makes it seemingly impossible for players to lose, Corn Quest remains a solid, bargain-priced, strategy title that is very easy on the eye and fun to play. Spending time with vegetables has never been quite so great.

Ember’s Journey is a dimly lit puzzle game that's too reliant on trial and error.

A little sterile, RunBot lacks some personality but it does the job as a reasonable Endless Runner.

Try to outwit (or outpay) your opponent in this card-based race across the galaxy.

Mr. Muscle might be a simple distraction, but it’s a pretty well-made one.

Mister Beam's puzzles are great. But its platforming? Not so much.

Running Wild HD is entertaining enough to warrant a play through, but it doesn't offer much of an incentive to return to it after beating the initial 50 stages.

Offering a slightly different take on the virtual pet genre, Buddy Vampire bundles in some mini-games and more, in this fairly hands-off simulation.

It is obviously drawing in new players to this fun core concept. But with this relaunch, it would have been great to see new avenues explored, because the concept is one that deserves to be expanded.

Ambition is important, but Stellar Wanderer forgets the personality.

It does what it does well, and it simplifies the experience just enough to make it more accessible to less intense strategists. Assuming they're patient with the UI.

My biggest gripe with the game? Its brevity.

Its core concept is simple and is made more much interesting thanks to the mechs that change gameplay. The robust store also adds a lot of depth to the game.

Pac-Man CE is definitely an admirable effort, but there are enough caveats to make it lose a bit of its luster. The controls are responsive to a degree, but get questionable when things get too fast. The graphics are clean, but on the small side.

A pretty special idea compared to anything else on the App Store. For this very reason, it's an acquired taste aimed at a specific audience. For the pre-teen and teen audience however, this is ideal. Bringing up difficult issues just makes it all the more appropriate.

Nakama throws plenty of fast-paced ninja action at players in a blocky 2D landscape.

It's not groundbreaking, but I can think of worse ways to spend $0.99.

This is the only game on the App Store about drunk horses, for better or for worse.

Tiny Warriors is a fun, but doesn't offer any innovative game mechanics. However, it will definitely satisfy anyone who wants a modern version of Paratroopers and Sabotage.

Fara is a well polished action RPG from a small team. The game may not be epic in scale, but it seems about the right size for a small device and it is compelling enough to merit a look. The hand-painted environments are beautifully crafted, and the dialogue is funny even if a bit over the top at times.

An auto-runner with a soul, Sound Ride is sometimes unpredictable but still worth a look.

Big Win Soccer is certainly a compelling experience. The card collection aspect is very clever indeed, but it's just a shame everything is so expensive.

Guiding a tiny fly through a series of surreal and complicated mazes isn't exactly easy but it sure is pretty.

Handy lessons about web security are available through this sometimes chaotic time management game.

While Real Escape is certainly a neat, good-looking, and clever little escape game thanks largely to the use of the gyroscope, so many of the smaller but no less essential elements seem to have been overlooked. It's fun to play, and solving the obtuse riddles feels great, but it can be a real chore to wade through the interface to do so.

Total Domination: Reborn does a lot of things right but the PvP elements feel a bit too extreme.

My feelings about RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard are almost perfectly summed up by the opening moments of booting the game. Before you reach the game menu, there's this opening cinematic that plays set to a cover of "Go Tell Aunt Rhody." Choosing a centuries old folk song that has decidedly creepy vibes is a really inspired and evocative song choice, but this performance of it is so melodramatic and over-the-top that it loses all of its impact. Looking back on my time with RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard, it's fairly easy to see this pattern of excellent decision-making getting kneecapped all over the place. It makes for an uneven, and sometimes frustrating--experience, but one that is nonetheless easier to enjoy than its less-inspired counterparts on the App Store.

Though the quality of the visuals cannot be questioned, the feeling of actually competing against someone else is missing. This is a fun world to play around in, but at the end of the day it isn't going to provide the adrenaline hit that racing fans so desperately need.

Sky Tribes is a cute free-to-play PvP game that boasts some interesting ideas, but it moves very slowly unless players are willing to pay up.

DISTRAINT is far from a perfect game, but some of its problems make it a memorable, and almost endearing, experience. The not-so-fun issues, while present, are minor enough that you can still make your way through the game just fine. As a result, DISTRAINT makes for a unique adventure experience that is more curious than it is scary.

Suffering through killer plyometric workouts and dropping weighty fists of cash for brand name cleats may have to wait. For now, I can rest my aching pregnant bones on a cushy leather sofa and watch The World Cup.

Virtual City Playground is still enjoyable and the series of missions certainly adds to the appeal. For the hardened gamer however, restrictions can turn frustrating. Players with limited amounts of free time will lap Virtual City Playground up as a worthy alternative to Virtual City.

Jet Run: City Defender's beauty might be its own worst enemy.

At times, Hollywood Monsters might feel a little too zany for its own good. It lacks the polish of something like Broken Sword, but what it does offer is a traditional adventure game, warts and all.

Although it has a few gimmicks, Brave Guardians is a pretty typical tower defense game.

Lords of Nurroth is a quality gamebook adventure, but it won’t win over any doubters.

Those looking for a great asynchronous multiplayer experience will love Ghost Racer. It's a retro-style 2D racer with surprisingly realistic physics, and modern functionality.

Elune Saga is a slightly unremarkable freemium-based RPG, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun.

This is the kind of game that you can pick up and play while you're waiting in a long line or just trying to kill some time – even if it's not much more than that.

Zynga's latest free-to-play entry promises a fun ride full of fantasy tropes, gorgeous visuals, and plenty of achievable upgrades along the way.

Chuchel is a silly little game that feels like you’re playing a weird animated short at the beginning of a kids movie. It’s creative, bright, and charming, but all of those qualities are somewhat transient. As long as you’re making your way through Chuchel with no roadblocks, it’s delightful. If you have to sit through any repeated animations though, it can feel like a chore.

PipeLand Roll is a relaxing puzzler that's both challenging and fun. While it doesn't bring anything revolutionary to the world of pipe games, it still has enough enjoyable content for those who love this genre.

Violet: Space Mission's methodical cosmic action isn't for the impatient.

On the whole, Total Defense is a decent tower-strategy title. It's not the best, but certainly not the worst. At the unmissable price of free, we encourage at least a fleeting glance.